Home

1027 Radon Monitor User`s Guide

1. DIP SW setting complete Figure 9 DIP Switch Settings for Printer Set each of the eight switches in DIP SW 1 by pressing either ON LINE for on or FEED for oft As you set each switch ON or OFF the printer prints your selection When switch 8 Is set the printer once again prompts with Continue or Write Press ON LINE switch to Continue to SW 2 settings to memory When Dip SW setting complete is printed CAUTION Never turn the printer off while writing the new A turn the power off 18 7 Inthe same manner set the switches for SW 2 and SW 3 8 When SW 3 is finished press FEED to select Write The changes are writ ten to printer memory and the printer returns to ON LINE mode Transfer Data to a Personal Computer Description The DATA PORT on the Model 1027 Radon Monitor can be used to transfer data to a computer for editing and printing Connection 1 To use the DATA PORT you will need the RS 232 DB9M to DB9F cable that is Included with the Model 1027 radon monitor 2 Connect the cable from the Model 1027 Data Port to a 9 pin Com port on any Standard PC or laptop Figure 10 NOTE Newer PCs may not have Com ports If your PC has only USB ports see USB to Serial Adapter on page 29 Figure 10 Connecting the Data Port to a Computer 20 Windows Software The CD that is included with the Model 1027 radon monitor provides this document in PDF format and
2. Your Partner In Radon Measurement User s Guide Continuous Radon Monitor Copyright 2009 by Sun Nuclear Corporation All rights reserved The information contained in this manual is copyrighted and all rights reserved by Sun Nuclear Corporation Copying duplicating selling or otherwise distributing any part of this product without the prior written consent of Sun Nuclear Corpo ration is prohibited Sun Nuclear Corporation reserves the right to make periodic modifications of this product without obligation to notify any person or entity of such revision This manual is written for Software version 1 0 0 1 To stay current on the accessories applications and software for the Continuous Radon Monitor please visit Sun Nuclear s website http www sunnuclear com Continuous Radon Monitor is a trademark of Sun Nuclear Corporation Other trademarks or trade names are the property of their respective owners The Continuous Radon Monitor is protected by U S Patent 4 871 914 Document 102711 Rev E 16 June 2009 Corporate Headquarters SUN NUCLEAR 425A Pineda Court Melbourne Florida 32940 7508 wel gt corporation telephone 1 321 259 6862 fax 1 321 259 7979 e mail contactus sunnuclear com http Awww sunnuclear com Contents Preface 4 vtatdacwadereaadiwed iv Conventions sasaa aaau aeaa IV Button Name or Entry IV Menu Options IV User Messages C
3. e The EPA Protocol Average is calculated the same as the Overall Average excluding the first four hours of measurements Note that the average of the displayed hourly measurements and the reported averages may not be the same This is due to differences in the rounding As described above the displayed hourly measurements are rounded each hour while each average is only rounded once The reported average is thus a more accurate measurement than averaging the displayed hourly measurements If the EPA Protocol Average is close enough to the 4 0 pCi L EPA threshold that rounding is a possible issue additional radon measurements should help to determine the actual radon level Printer Battery Pack The rechargeable battery pack P N 750052 allows the user to print reports without connecting the printer to AC power The battery pack is automatically re charged when AC power is connected to the printer Inserting the Battery Pack 1 Turn the printer over and slide the battery cover away from the battery pack enclosure Figure 8 Figure 8 Inserting and Removing the Battery Pack 2 Connect the battery pack wires to the connector 3 Turn the battery pack so the label is visible insert it in the printer and close the battery cover Removing the Battery Pack 1 2 3 Turn the printer over and slide the battery cover away from the battery pack enclosure Pull out the battery pack grab the connector with your thumb and i
4. ure 18 Save As Save in a Data Testl_s tpt E Test _ttst File name Test2 tat Save as type impor Friendly Format txt Cancel Text Files txt Import Friendly Format tet All Files Figure 18 Save As Dialog Box Type a name for the file Use a naming scheme that is suitable to your purpose It could be the client name address date serial number or some combination The appropriate suffix will be added automatically depending on the selected file format Click Save 27 USB to Serial Adapter Introduction A computer can be connected to the Model 1027 radon monitor using an RS 232 cable to the DATA PORT on the monitor This provides the ability to download data and print reports on the computer However many newer computers have USB Universal Serial Bus ports instead of RS 232 COM ports If this is the case a USB to Serial Adapter cable can be used to connect the radon monitor to the USB port on the computer A typical adapter usually has a short cable with a serial connector on one end a USB connector on the other end and a small circuit board molded to the connector Sun Nuclear has tested and approved a USB to Serial Adapter for this purpose IOGEAR model GUC232A Figure 19 This adapter can be purchased directly from Sun Nuclear by ordering P N 850029 or it can be purchased at a computer store office supply store or from an internet supplier Fi
5. Adapter Later it can be used to enable ActiveSync to continue using the computer with a PDA Nuclear Corporation is not responsible for any damage to your CAUTION Use ActiveSync Toggle at your own risk Sun A PC or Windows installation 36 USB Troubleshooting Chart Table V USB to Serial Adapter Troubleshooting Indication Probable Cause Can t find manufacturer s CD Lost or discarded or drivers Yellow exclamation point or Incorrect installation question mark next to USB to Serial Adapter in Device Manager Warning message that Com Conflict with another port is in use serial device Installation assigns Com port Other serial devices to number higher than 4 installed Radon Monitor software Wrong Com port does not download data selected Data not sent from Radon Monitor Remedy Download from manufacturer s website Reinstall drivers per manufac turer s recommendations Disconnect the other serial device disable HotSync or Activesync reinstall USB to Serial Adapter Un install one serial device installed in Com ports 1 through 4 and reinstall USB to Serial Adapter Select correct Com port Select Get Data on menu press AVG and CUR buttons on Radon Monitor simultaneously release when YELLOW LED solid press PRINT button when LED is flashing Alternate Power Supplies If your line power is different from 120 VAC 60 Hz you may use locally available AC line adapters that conform to th
6. be reduced and second the monitor will continue making measurements as long as battery power is available which could inadvertently affect the results of a recent test A fresh battery will provide about 20 hours of backup power if line power fails TOP PANEL ENABLE DISABLE The key switch enables and disables the digital display and buttons on the top panel of the monitor When in the DISABLE position the monitor s measurement performance is not affected The monitor will function effectively in either key position This feature Is designed to mitigate the temptation to tamper with a test DISPLAY 3 digit LED display Three decimal points appear when AVG or CUR is pressed after memory is cleared pCi l Picocuries per liter the units of radon gas concentration shown on the display AVG When this button is pressed the measured long term average radon gas concentration in pCi l is displayed on the 3 digit display This is the cumulative average of the entire period since the memory was last cleared This value is not lost if the monitor loses all power CUR When this button is pressed the measured short term radon gas concentration is displayed This is a rolling average of the most recent 12 hours This value is lost if the monitor loses power PRINT or CLEAR These two buttons function as PRINT and CLEAR only when the YELLOW LED is blinking To access this mode hold both buttons down until the YELLOW LED turns on Then release
7. computer 4 Normally the CD drive is set for Autostart and the installation program will open automatically If not use My Computer or Windows Explorer to navi gate to the CD and manually start the program in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions 5 Follow the manufacturer s instructions on the screen Newer Drivers for USB to Serial Adapter If the CD that is included with the USB to Serial adapter does not provide the correct drivers for your operating system or If you would like to see if newer drivers are available you can go to the adapter manufacturer s website and download the latest drivers for your operating system 1 Forthe recommended USB to Serial Adapter IOGEAR model GUC232A Sun Nuclear P N 850029 go to the IOGEAR web site www iogear com and download the latest drivers using the following steps e Click the Support link and then select Drivers Manuals 30 e n the Search for your product box select the Driver radio button and then type GUC232A in the box A link to the driver will be displayed below the search box e Click the link below the search box to display a list of available drivers for this adapter e Click the Download link for the operating system that you are using NOTE Vista 64 bit drivers are not supported at this time See System Requirements on page 30 e A File Download window is displayed Click Save to display the Save As window and then save the f
8. the buttons and the YELLOW LED will begin to blink CLEAR the YELLOW LED must be blinking When the button is pressed the YELLOW LED will turn off Hold the button down until the YELLOW LED turns on again then release the button The YELLOW LED and display LEDs will blink once followed by a single blink of the YELLOW LED The monitor memory has been cleared The disturbance switch is inactive for the next 15 seconds 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 PRINT the YELLOW LED must be blinking When this button is pressed the monitor sends a report of the information contained in memory to both the PRINTER and DATA port When the button Is pressed the YELLOW LED will turn on When released the LED will turn off and data transfer begins When the information transfer is complete the YELLOW LED will blink once YELLOW LED The YELLOW LED is a function indicator Normally it is off When the unit is powered up it blinks twice followed by a single blink indicating that the startup test is complete and that the unit is functioning normally During monitoring the YELLOW LED blinks each time an alpha particle is detected If the monitor fails during monitoring the YELLOW LED will blink rapidly When the buttons are in the PRINT CLEAR mode the yellow LED is blinking In this mode e When the PRINT button is pressed the YELLOW LED will turn on When PRINT is released the LED will turn off and data transfer begins When the information
9. transfer is complete the YELLOW LED will blink once e When the CLEAR button is pressed the YELLOW LED will turn off Hold the button down until the YELLOW LED turns on again then release the button The YELLOW LED and display LEDs will blink once followed by a single blink of the YELLOW LED The monitor memory has been cleared LO BAT When the RED LED is on the battery has about two hours of life remaining Note Power adapter must be unplugged for this LO BAT test POWER The GREEN LED is on continuously when the monitor is powered by line power it blinks when monitor is powered by batteries only and it is off when LO BAT is on HV OFF The RED LED is normally off When on the High Voltage circuit is off indicating that the monitor has failed See Service and Calibration on page 41 Battery compartment A single 9 volt alkaline battery is used as a power backup for the monitor The battery is NOT recharged by the monitor A fresh battery will operate the monitor for approximately 20 hours Power connection The power adapter should be plugged into the monitor BEFORE the adapter is plugged into line power Operation Unpacking Unpack the monitor The package contains a monitor and key a power adapter and a CD that provides software and this manual in PDF format for periodic re calibrations or NOTE Save the packing material if you plan on returning the monitor Startup 1 Place the radon monitor in the de
10. Click the plus sign next to PORTS to see a list of connected ports Figure 21 b Inthe ports list look for the port labeled ATEN USB to Serial Bridge com if you are using the recommended IOGEAR USB to Serial adapter or look for something similar to USB Serial Port com if you are using a different USB to Serial adapter c Verify that it is the correct port by disconnecting and reconnecting the USB end of the cable from the computer The port should disappear from the list and then reappear e f none of the ports disappear and reappear when you disconnect and reconnect the cable the computer does not see the USB to 32 Serial Adapter Reinstall the drivers that were provided with the USB to Serial Adapter and then try this procedure again Device Manager FoR Ex File Action View Help 9 FID Be N e gE SNC1O15 E w Batteries m q Computer H Disk drives ce Display adapters H DVD CD ROM drives m A Human Interface Devices 4 IDE ATA ATAPI controllers E g IEEE 1394 Bus host controllers H 2 Keyboards E A Mice and other pointing devices H H Modems H E Monitors H E Network adapters a pa Other devices H P Ports COM amp LPT 7 EEC m i Processors 4 3 SD host adapters H Sound video and game controllers H Storage controllers H System devices Universal Serial Bus controllers Figure 21 Checking USB to Serial Port in Device Manager 3 Makea note of the
11. SB to Serial Adapter The steps in this subsection are for users who 1 already connected a USB to Serial adapter 2 installed the drivers for the adapter following the cable manufacturer s instructions and 3 are unable to download data from the radon monitor to the software Typically this is caused by the Com port number that was assigned to the adapter cable The Model 1027 software only recognizes Com ports 1 through 4 so if the cable uses Com port 5 or higher the software will not recognize the cable Perform this procedure to change the Com port assignment to 4 or lower NOTE To use this procedure you may need to be logged in to the computer as an administrator 1 Make sure the radon monitor is OFF and the radon monitor software is closed 2 Open the Device Manager window for instructions to open this window see Step 1 of Verifying the USB to Serial Adapter Installation on page 33 3 Inthe Device Manager window click the plus sign next to PORTS to see a list of connected ports 4 Inthe ports list look for the port labeled ATEN USB to Serial Bridge com if you are using the recommended IOGEAR USB to Serial Adapter or look for something similar to USB Serial Port com if you are using a different USB to Serial Adapter cable 34 5 Verify that this is the correct port by disconnecting and then reconnecting the USB end of the cable from the computer The port should disappear from the list and the
12. age stops updating after 90 intervals until the next memory clear Print Report To print a report on the accessory printer see Print Report on page 14 To interpret the report see Typical Printer Report on page 15 and Interpreting Measurement Results on page 16 Download Report To display and or print a report on a computer PC see Transfer Data to a Personal Computer on page 21 Shutdown 1 Unplug the power adapter from the wall outlet CAUTION Switch off the backup battery If the battery is on the monitor continues to operate 2 Switch off the backup battery to avoid measurement interference with the completed test and prevent depletion of the battery Delayed Reports and Displays Test results can be displayed printed or downloaded later at another location provided you understand the following differences e When power is disconnected the value of the latest partial interval and the CUR value are lost from temporary memory e f power is on including battery power the unit continues to operate providing values that are averaged into the result If you take an AVG reading disconnect power then restore power later and take a second reading the second AVG reading may be slightly different from the first This is because the first AVG reading includes the value for the partial 1 hour interval in process This partial value is stored in temporary memory and is lost when power is discon
13. an installation program for the Model 1027 application software The CD provides the latest released software for the instrument at the time of shipment However upgrades or patches may be available later and can be downloaded from the Sun Nuclear website http www sunnuclear com The Windows software application is used to e print reports from any printer connected to your computer e apply headers footers dates and serial numbers to reports e annotate and edit reports e store reports as text files e store reports that can be imported into a spreadsheet System Requirements The Model 1027 Radon Monitor software will run on any PC operating on Microsoft Windows Vista 32 bit XP 32 bit or 2000 Approximately 5 MB of disk space and 32 MB of RAM are required Installing the Software 1 Place the CD in the computer s CD drive A copyright notice screen appears 2 Read the notice then click Accept An Installation Menu is displayed P Macromedia Flash Player 8 DER SUN NUCLEAR corporation CD Ver 2 01 04 1028 1029 Radon Monitor 1027 Radon Monitor Software i Figure 11 Installation Menu 21 3 Under the heading 1027 Radon Monitor click the Software link then wait a few moments for the installation to begin NOTE The installation may take a few seconds to begin Do not click the Software link more than once 4 When the Welcome screen is displayed follow the on screen directions 5 W
14. croll bars on the right side and the bottom of the screen to view other parts of the report Editing and Printing Reports 1 The entire central part of the screen is an editing window Text can be added deleted or changed in any part of the report 2 Use standard Windows keystrokes to enter or delete characters 3 Use the Cut Copy and Paste commands on the Edit menu to make major changes to the report 4 To interpret the results of the report see Figure 7 page 15 The data between the header and footer is the same as on the optional printer tape 5 To print the report select File gt Print A Windows Print dialog box opens 6 Click OK to print 26 Saving Reports 1 A report can be saved in one of two formats e Normal ASCII text format Text Files The program adds the suffix t to the filename e Text format suitable for importing into a spreadsheet such as Microsoft Excel Import Friendly Files The program adds the suffix _s to the file name In this format the numerical data is tab delimited so that when imported into a spreadsheet program numerical values are placed in individual cells This format allows the use of graphing functions and other spreadsheet tools on the data Click Save As on the File menu The Save As dialog box opens By default the files are saved in the C Radon Data subdirectory Click the Save as Type drop down list to select the type of format to use Fig
15. d in sequential order reading in rows from left to right up to a maximum of 90 1 hour measurement intervals Overall Avg Long term average since last memory CLEAR EPA Protocol Avg Long term average less the first 4 hours of data Measurement Graph Each radon concentration value is graphically represented in the same order as the tabular printout Scale is automatically adjusted to show maximum value in pCi L Figure 7 Typical Printer Report Interpreting Measurement Results The 1027 radon monitor is calibrated by setting internal switches to determine the calibration J factor which provides the conversion between counts per hour and pCi L for that monitor A separate calibration factor is also calculated and printed on the calibration report The monitor automatically multiplies the hourly measurements by the J factor to yield the actual pCi L to within 5 and then displays these results on the printed report To improve accuracy the user can manually multiply the measurement results by the calibration factor that is listed on the calibration report for the monitor The measurement results on the printed report are calculated as follows e The hourly measurements are the number of counts recorded during that hour times the J factor rounded to the nearest 0 1 pCi L e The Overall Average is the number of total counts divided by the number of hours times the J factor then rounded to the nearest 0 1 pCi L
16. e Inspect the device periodically for damage If measurement errors or device damage are suspected contact Sun Nuclear Corporation Operator and Data Evaluation This manual is intended for an operator who is experienced with the use of radon detection devices The device and its accessories must not be used for any other purpose than described in this manual Violation may result in loss of warranty About Radon The U S Environmental Protection Agency EPA maintains a comprehensive web site on radon at http www epa gov iag radon where you can find PDF and HTML ready versions of all of EPA s documents brochures and publications relating to radon Below are descriptions of three of the more common EPA publications on radon copied from site http Awww epa gov iag radon pubs index html A Citizen s Guide to Radon The guide to protecting yourself and your family from radon This recently revised guidance offers strategies for testing your home for radon and discussions of what steps to take after you have tested as well as discussions about the risk of radon and radon myths EPA 402 K 09 001 January 2009 www epa gov radon pubs citguide html Home Buyer s and Seller s Guide to Radon This booklet is intended for anyone who is buying or selling a home real estate and relocation professionals home inspectors and others EPA 402 K 09 002 January 2009 www epa gov radon pubs hmbyguid html Consumer s Guide to Radon Red
17. e following specifications Radon Monitor Model 1027 Input Power Specification e 9 12 VDC or VAC 200 mA minimum e Plug 5 5 mm OD 2 5 mm ID Printer P N 020030 Input Power Specification e 9VAC 1 5A e Printer plug 1 6 mm ID spaced 3 81 mm center to center e Connector is a 2 wire socket which can be cut from the 110 VAC adapter and spliced onto the locally provided adapter 38 User Maintenance Troubleshooting Table VI Model 1027 Troubleshooting Trouble Recommended Action YELLOW LED continuously Monitor has failed contact Sun Nuclear blinking HV OFF LED Is on High Voltage supply is off Monitor has failed contact Sun continuously Nuclear Printed report states NO Monitor did not have power run monitor again in location DATA after a test with known reliable power Ensure that battery switch is ON and POWER LED is ON Printed report has only a Printer was not READY when print button was pressed partial report re print report Average measured value is Count the number of hourly measurements to make sure higher or lower than expected the number coincides with the number of hours actually and a change in hourly read deployed If the number is greater then the monitor was ings occurred in mid report not properly cleared after the previous test and previous measurements are being averaged in with data from the Current test Battery is dead Battery switch was left on when line power was remov
18. ed The unit continued to monitor until battery was depleted Printed report is too light Replace printer paper Monitor has an AVERAGE The monitor has lost power recently which cleared the value but no CURRENT value CURRENT value However the AVERAGE is maintained until it is deliberately CLEARED Index out of bounds mes Not enough data collected Accumulate at least 3 hours of sage displays after pressing data before transferring to a computer the Print button For more help see Sun Nuclear Corporation s web site for Product FAQs information and bulletin board http Awww sunnuclear com Changing the Backup Battery To change the backup battery pull out on one end of the hinged battery compartment door Figure 24 Remove the battery from the connector install a new 9V alkaline battery and close the door Figure 24 Changing the 9 V Backup Battery Service and Calibration open the case There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit WARNING The unit contains high voltage circuits Do not For service or calibration the unit must be returned to Sun Nuclear Corporation See the Warranty statement on the inside back cover of this manual The recommended calibration frequency for the 1027 radon monitor is one year 40 Warranty 1 Instrumentation a This instrument and its accessories excluding those listed in 1 D below are war ranted by SUN NUCLEAR CORPORATION against defects in ma
19. from the menu User Messages Cross References Text within double quotes indicates a cross referenced subsection such as see Typical Printer Report on page Screen Messages Italicized typeface within double quotes indicates a message that is displayed on the screen such as Listening for data on Com X Window Dialog Box Names Text within single quotes indicates a window or dialog box name such as the Information Setup dialog box is displayed Sun Nuclear Corporation Symbols The following symbols are used in this document and in Sun Nuclear Corpora tion s product labels A WARNING Risk of electric shock 1 WARNING Possible impact to personal safety A CAUTION Cautionary statement Pa Note Important or supporting information Manufacturer s Identification name and address Date of Manufacture S N Serial Number R E F Catalog Number pi Consult instructions for use Operating Information Cables e To protect insulation never pull on a cable to disconnect it Always grasp the plug or connector e Do not use any cable that is damaged or has broken insulation Replace the cable immediately Water e Do not permit water or any other liquids to spill onto the instrument Inspect Before Use e Inspect all cables periodically for damage If any mechanical or electrical degradation is suspected contact Sun Nuclear Corporation for repair or replacement
20. ge 34 and select the same Com port number that you selected in step 6 of this procedure Removing Drivers If you want to reinstall the drivers or change to a different device it may be possible to remove the installed drivers via a software process Refer to the manufacturer s instructions for details Palm PDA Conflicts The USB to Serial Adapter may conflict with the HotSync Manager of a Palm PDA installation if HotSync Manager is loaded and the connection is set to use the same Com port as the USB to Serial Adapter 35 1 Right click the HotSync Manager icon in the task bar tray at the lower right corner of the screen A pop up menu appears Figure 23 Local USB Modem Setup Custom File Link View Log About Help Exit Figure 23 Palm HotSync Manager Quick Menu 2 Left click to clear the check mark on Local Serial 3 Before using the Palm HotSync cradle the next time reset HotSync Manager to Local Serial Pocket PC PDA Conflicts A similar conflict may exist with ActiveSync settings of a PDA with Microsoft s Pocket PC operating system However there is no easy way to turn off Activesync Eventually Microsoft may provide a patch for this that can be downloaded and installed In the meantime a free utility called ActiveSync Toggle can be downloaded from www micrologics co uk According to many users this product can be used to temporarily disable ActiveSync while using the USB to Serial
21. gure 19 IOGEAR Model GUC232A USB to Serial Adapter Although it is possible to use a different USB to Serial Adapter it is not recommended USB to Serial Adapters require a special installation procedure on your computer and each manufacturer supplies instructions for this installation The installation procedure for the IOGEAR model GUC232A USB to Serial Adapter has been tested and approved for use with the Model 1027 radon monitor Other USB to Serial Adapter installations have not been tested CAUTION Sun Nuclear will only provide technical support for the IOGEAR Model GUC232A adapter 28 System Requirements The IOGEAR Model GUC232A USB to Serial adapter can be used with a computer that is running Microsoft Windows Vista 32 bit XP 32 bit or 2000 The device drivers for Windows Vista 64 bit are not supported at this time To determine whether your computer is running a 32 bit or a 64 bit edition of Windows Vista perform the following steps 1 Select Start gt Control Panel and then do one of the following e f the Control Panel is in default view click System and Maintenance and then on the next screen click System e f the Control Panel is in classic view then double click System 2 The System Type line will display either 32 bit Operating System or 64 bit Operating System If your computer is running Windows Vista 64 bit you cannot use the IOGEAR Model GUC232A USB to Serial Adapter to connect
22. hen the Installation Complete screen is displayed click Finish to exit the installation The Radon 1027 icon appears on the desktop Starting the Software 1 Double click on the Radon 1027 desktop icon Figure 12 to start the pro gram If the desktop icon is not visible click Start gt Programs gt SNC Group gt Radon 1027 Radon 1027 Figure 12 Desktop Icon 2 The program opens with a blank screen Figure 13 On the menu bar the Get Data menu option is dimmed because a Com port has not been selected yet e Radon Monitor Untitled Menu bar File Edit ComPort GetDists About r Editing area ka 4 F Message area Idle 2 Figure 13 Program Opens With a Blank Screen 22 Com Port Setup The Model 1027 radon monitor can use Com port 1 2 3 or 4 Check the connector on the computer where you connected the RS 232 cable to identify the Com port number 1 Click Com Port on the menu to display the available Com Ports Unavailable Com Ports will be dimmed 2 Select the Com Port on the computer to which the RS 232 cable is con nected A bullet will appear next to the selected port Figure 14 i Radon Monitor Untitled File Edit ComPort GetData About Com 1 ony 2 ony 4 Figure 14 Select the Desired Com Port 3 If you accidentally select the wrong port reselect the correct port Information Setup If desired configure header and footer information to be automatically added to each repo
23. ile to your hard drive 2 Ifthe downloaded file is compressed zip or rar format use an unzip utility to extract the contents of the file to your hard drive 3 Disconnect and then reconnect the USB end of the adapter from the com puter The Found New Hardware Wizard window will be displayed 4 Click Locate and install driver software recommended 5 If Windows requests permission to continue click Continue e Windows may search for the drivers on the internet and install them if it finds them Otherwise continue with Step 6 below If the Insert the disc dialog box opens click I don t have the disc Show me other options 7 If Windows can t find the driver software click Browse my computer for driver software advanced 8 When prompted for the location of the driver software click the Browse button then navigate to the directory where you saved the driver files Step 1 or if the files were extracted navigate to the location where you extracted the files Step 2 If the files are in subfolders for several operating systems choose the correct subfolder for your operating system 9 Click Next to install the driver When the driver is installed the screen shows that the software for the USB to Serial Adapter was successfully installed 10 Click Close 31 Verifying the USB to Serial Adapter Installation NOTE To perform this procedure you may need to be logged into the computer as a user with admi
24. lity of the customer The instrument should be shipped to SUN NUCLEAR CORPORATION 425 A Pineda Court Melbourne FL 32940 U S A Phone 321 259 6862 Fax 321 259 7979
25. mber of the radon monitor used in the test by double clicking the correct serial number from the list of serial numbers in the box at the left Location enter the location of the monitor during the test Footer Info enter the text to appear at the bottom of the report Click the down arrow in the date box to open a calendar Figure 16 Then scroll to the desired month and double click the desired date The selected date appears in the Date box You can also type in the date directly or high light the month day or year and increment or decrement the value with the up down arrow keys In the time boxes type in the times desired or highlight the hours minutes or seconds and click the arrows to increment or decrement the selected value 24 8 Information Setup i Enable Info Header Info Radon Testing Service Inc Menietn 4280 West Granite Blvd Boulder CO 42119 Start Date Start Time ie 600 3 00 00 AM End Date End Time fav a 3 00 00 AM j a November 2000 e Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 E 7 3 eu 11 412 13 14 16 516 17 18 19 20 9 22 23 24 25 26 27 26 29 30 Today 11 10 00 Figure 16 Using the calendar to select the date 5 Click OK to save the information Data Transfer NOTE At least 3 hours of data should be accumulated before trans ferring data To transfer data to a computer perform the following steps 1 Ensure that the Model 1027 Radon Monitor is co
26. n reappear e f none of the ports disappear and reappear with the above test the computer does not see the USB to Serial Adapter Reinstall the drivers that were provided with the adapter and then try this procedure again See USB to Serial Adapter Installation on page 30 6 Double click the port The Com port properties window is displayed 7 Click the Port Settings tab at the top and then click the Advanced button in the middle of the screen This displays the Advanced Settings window for the port 3 Click on the drop down box with the com port number in it The ports that are not available are labeled in use Select available port 1 2 3 or 4 CAUTION If ports 1 through 4 are labeled in use the ports may be assigned to a connected device OR to the software for a device reserved for use when the device is connected Although it may be possible to successfully connect via a port that is marked in use this might cause a device or software program on your com puter to malfunction proceed at your own risk Sun Nuclear is not responsible for any damage to your computer as a result of selecting a com port that is labeled in use 9 Click the OK button to save your com port selection then close the window 10 Inthe com port properties window click OK 11 Close all of the other windows that you opened through the Device Manager 12 Return to the Using the Adapter with the Radon Monitor procedure on pa
27. ndex finger and remove it by pulling on it Close the battery cover Charging the Battery Pack 1 2 Turn the power off Connect the AC adapter to the printer The POWER light will blink once every second while the battery is charging It takes about 10 hours to completely recharge the battery When the battery is fully charged the power lamp stops blinking and turns off Disconnect the AC adapter 104 F to avoid degradation of the battery pack oy NOTE Always charge the battery in a location that is 5 to 40 C 47 to Low Printer Battery Indication When the power lamp starts blinking about once every 0 5 seconds and the printer goes OFFLINE connect the AC adapter If there is data left in the memory buffer when this happens connect the AC adapter as quickly as possible and push the ON LINE button Efficient Printer Battery Use Battery efficiency decreases if the battery is recharged more than necessary Confirm whether power light is blinking and battery charge has decreased before recharging battery When using the rechargeable battery turn off the power switch after use Leaving the power switch on will consume battery and eventually run the battery down When using the AC adapter please note that the battery gradually recharges whether the printer is on or off It takes about 15 hours to charge the battery with the power on Battery charging is temporarily disrupted while the printer is printing and resumes a
28. nected The second AVG value is calculated using only completed intervals stored in non volatile memory Optional Printer Parts The following parts are included with the optional portable printer P N 102750 Table Ill Parts included with the Optional Printer P N 102750 Number Description 850040 Thermal printer 022005 Power supply 6VDC out 2 1mm plug 801008 Line power cord for power supply IEC Plug to USA style 750052 Rechargeable battery pack 4 8V Ni MH 780374 Connector gender changer mini 9 M M 801032 Cable RS 232 serial DB9M to DBOF 6 ft 850043 Thermal printer paper roll Description The optional portable printer P N 102750 Figure 4 prints reports directly from the radon monitor It can be connected to AC power or used as a portable printer by switching to battery power See Printer Battery Pack on page 16 Figure 4 Optional Portable Printer This printer is not used to print reports from the computer For computer reports see Editing and Printing Reports on page 27 10 Printer Connection and Controls 1 2 Ensure that the gender changer P N 7800374 is connected to the serial port at the back of the printer Connect the RS 232 serial printer cable P N 801032 to the DATA PORT on the radon monitor and to the gender changer on the printer To operate the printer on AC power plug the power supply P N 022005 into the power connector at the back of the printer Then plug the de
29. nistrative privileges Use the following procedure to verify that the USB to Serial Adapter Drivers were installed correctly 1 Perform the steps in the following table to open the Device Manager window on your computer This is the window that is used to check the com port connection Use the procedure that is appropriate for your operating system Table 4 Steps to Open the Device Manager Window Windows Vista Windows XP e On the desktop right click the My e On the desktop right click the My Computer icon then select Computer icon then select Properties to display the System Properties to display the System Properties window Properties window e Click the Hardware tab then click the e Click the Hardware tab then click the Device Manager button If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation type the password or provide confirmation If the above steps do not work click the Start button In the Start Search Device Manager button If the above steps do not work click the Start button then click Control Panel In the Control Panel window double click System In the System Properties window click the Hardware tab then click the Device Manager button box type Dev and wait for a list to be displayed above the search box Select Device Manager from the list 2 Inthe Device Manager window follow these steps to select the appropriate Com port a
30. nnected and powered on 2 Start the program by double clicking the Radon 1027 desktop icon or by selecting Start gt Programs gt SNC Group gt Radon 1027 3 When the program opens verify that the proper Com port is selected 4 Click the Get Data menu option The message at the bottom of the screen displays Listening for data on Com xX 5 Hold down both buttons on top of the Model 1027 until the yellow LED comes on continuously Then release both buttons The yellow LED will now be flashing 6 With the yellow LED flashing press and release the Print button to transmit the data The message at the bottom of the screen displays Acquiring data on Com X please wait NOTE The Acquiring Data message indicates that the computer is able to communicate with the radon monitor via the selected Com port 25 7 The Model 1027 report will appear on the computer screen Figure 17 i Radon Monitor Untitled File Edit ComPort GetData About Radon Testing Service 4250 West Granite Blyd Boulder CO 42119 Professional Radon Monitor Start Date 11 6 00 Start Time 9 00 00 AM End Date 11 8 00 End Time 9 00 00 AM Serial 1676200 Location Basement Signature Date in poi sl Time Interval 1 Hr Figure 17 Report Displayed in the Editing Screen NOTE Ifan Index out of bounds message is displayed after pressing the Print button the monitor does not have sufficient test data 8 Use the s
31. onmental Health Association National Radon Proficiency Program NEHA NRPP Device Code 223 Group Code 4 Controls DATA PORT amp BATTERY ON OFF TOP PANEL ENABLE l PROFESSIONAL CONTINUOUS RADON MONITOR 5 pCill 6 HV OFF 7 POWER BALA coo 8 LOBAT PRINT CLEAR 9 SUN NUCLEAR MODEL 1027 l s corporation U S PAT 4 871 914 USE 12V TO 18V ADAPTER AC OR DC200mMA MINIMUM USE 9V ALKALINE BATTERY FOR BACK UP POWER OPEN HERE USER SERVICEABLE PARTS 44 16 Figure 2 Controls Displays and Connections 1 PRINTER PORT This port is for a legacy printer Model 020030 that was an accessory for early Model 1027 radon monitors The current printer connects to the DATA port see Optional Printer on page 11 10 DATA PORT This RS 232 data port is designed to provide a means to trans fer the information from the monitor to a personal computer The information transferred is identical to that which is sent through the printer port For fur ther information see Transfer Data to a Personal Computer on page 21 BATTERY ON OFF This switch connects and disconnects the battery When ON the battery will power the monitor whenever line power is not available When OFF the battery will not power the monitor when line power is disconnected This switch should be in the OFF position any time the monitor is not deployed for a test This is important for two reasons first the battery life will
32. re e P N 102379 Sign plastic hanging Caution Radon Test in Progress e P N 1028130 Sign vinyl static clink Warning Closed Building Procedure radon monitor P N 020030 is no longer available as an accessory 4 NOTE The impact printer that was offered with earlier Model 1027 The replacement accessory is the thermal printer P N 102750 Specifications Table Il Model 1027 Specifications Description Value Power Supply Converter 120 VAC to 12 VDC 200 mA 60 Hz Measurement Range 0 1 to 999 picocuries liter pCi l Operating Range 45 degrees F to 95 degrees F Accuracy 25 or 1 pCi l whichever is greater after 24 hours Disturbance Sensor Inertial switch Data Port RS 232 9 pin D connector allows printer data to be sent to PC Detector Diffused junction photodiode Measurement Interval 1 hour 4 8 or 24 hour intervals available by special order Sensitivity 2 5 counts per hour per picocurie per liter Display 3 digit display LED Battery Backup One 9V alkaline battery supplies approximately 20 hours of operation LED indicates low battery Weight 2 Lbs Size 8 x 4 7 x 2 5 Operating Environment e 45 to 95 F 7 to 35 C e 20 to 80 relative humidity non condensing Storage Environment e 22 to 122 F 30 to 50 C e 10 to 90 relative humidity non condensing Regulatory Evaluation e National Radon Safety Board NRSB Device code 31807 Group Code CR e National Envir
33. re detected by the photodiode At the end of the monitoring period the results are available in any of three forms numerical display on the control panel printed report on the optional printer or computer display Once downloaded to the computer a report can be printed using standard programs After obtaining the report data the memory can be cleared and a new test can begin The instrument is completely reusable and requires no supplies except power and an optional backup battery The printer need not be present during testing The radon monitor can be moved from the test site and the report printed later If multiple tests must be run simultaneously a single printer or computer can Support many radon monitors Parts After unpacking identify the following parts Table I Parts Furnished with the Model 1027 Part Number Qty Description 102730 1 Professional Continuous Radon Monitor Model 1027 700050 1 Power supply 801032 1 RS 232 serial cable DB9M to DBOF 6 ft 1029030 1 CD provides software application and user s manual Options and Accessories Contact Sun Nuclear Corporation to order any of the following optional accessories e P N 850029 USB to Serial Adapter e P N 102750 Thermal Printer includes power supply rechargeable battery and all cables See Optional Printer on page 11 e P N 102377 Report Radon Gas Measurement blank e P N 102378 Sign self adhesive Warning Closed Building Procedu
34. ross References IV Screen Messages IV Window Dialog Box Names iv Sun Nuclear Corporation SymbolS lt 5 beeen boon nd vars IV Operating Information V Cables 0 0 0000 V Water conch eck eee edad e oped V Inspect Before Use V Operator and Data Evaluation vi About Radon vi Introduction 0 020005 1 Description 46 1 Application gon tk w hae Bae wh 1 POU one s Aue easorn aeeearee 2954 2 Options and Accessories 2 Specifications 0 3 Controls 02000 cease 4 Operation 020200 eee 7 Unpacking ad ey ood bare eee a ws 7 Stal 26 bss oleae ol wae hos 7 Clear Memory 8 Conduct Test 8 Display Result 9 Print Report dc oaod sed ee ee does 9 Download Report g Shutdown seauu dw eee Be 9 Delayed Reports and Displays 9 Optional Printer 11 Pols oees sansa tease teense 11 Description ouaaa aaa aaa 11 Printer Connection and COMMONS ETT kee eeee 12 Loading the Paper 13 Print Report o i5 sg vk eee we 14 Typical Printer Report 15 Interpreting Measurement ResultS 00 0002 16 Printer Battery Pack 16 Inserting the Battery Pack 16 Removing the Battery Pack 17 Charging the Battery Pack 17 Low Printer Battery Indication 244i ceseeee 18 Efficient Printer Battery Use 18 Printer Swi
35. rt when the data is transferred from the radon monitor This information is entered in a special dialog box before the data is transferred 1 Click Edit gt Info to open the Information Setup dialog box Figure 15 23 8 Information Setup fh Enable Info Header Info Radon Testing Service Inc Meniti 4280 West Granite Blvd E Eouder c0 42113 Start Date Start Time ie 600 3 00 00 AM End Date End Time ie ar0 3 00 00 AM Radon Monitor S N f Ere200 Location Basement Footer Info Smith Residence 1527 Skyview Drive Grand Junction CO 42125 Figure 15 Information setup Enter the desired information as follows Enable Info select this item if you want the information to be placed in the report If the box is cleared none of the information will appear on the report Monitor S Ns enter the serial number for each of the Model 1027 radon monitors you are using and press the down arrow This inserts the num bers in the list below Prior to transferring a report to your PC double click the serial number you want to appear in the Radon Monitor S N box To remove a S N from the list click on it and then press the Delete key Header Info enter the text to appear at the top of the report Start Date Start Time select the date and time the test started End Date End Time select the date and time the test ended Radon Monitor S N select the serial nu
36. serial port number Com number of the USB to Serial adapter that you are using You will need it to set the Radon Monitor soft ware to connect to this port Using the Adapter with the Radon Monitor 1 After the USB to Serial Adapter is successfully installed power up the radon monitor and launch the Radon Monitor software On the menu click ComPort and select the Com port number that is set up for the USB to Serial Adapter Figure 22 S Radon Monitor Untitled File Edit Com Pork Get Data About Figure 22 Selecting Com Port in Radon Monitor Software 33 Com ports 1 2 3 or 4 Ports that are dimmed on the menu are not 4 NOTE SNC model 1027 Radon Monitor software will only recognize available on your PC 3 Click Get Data on the menu A message Listening for data on Com X will appear at the bottom of the screen 4 Press the two switches on the radon monitor simultaneously until the yellow LED comes on solid then release them The yellow LED will flash 5 Press the Print button on the monitor The message at the bottom of the screen displays Acquiring Data on Com X Please Wait In a few seconds the data will appear on screen NOTE The Acquiring Data message indicates that the computer is able to communicate with the radon monitor via the selected Com port If you do not see the Acquiring Data message see Trouble shooting the USB to Serial Adapter Troubleshooting the U
37. sired position within the space to be monitored for radon gas The monitor does not need to be level 2 Plug the power adapter into the power input jack on the monitor Figure 3 3 Then plug the power adapter into a wall outlet that matches the power rat ings printed on the power supply The green POWER LED will turn on Avoid using switch controlled outlets Figure 3 Connecting Power to the Radon Monitor 4 The YELLOW LED will blink twice followed by a single blink This indicates the monitor has performed all internal diagnostics and Is functioning properly 5 Activate the top panel controls by inserting the key and turning to the ENABLE position 6 Press the AVG button If the memory is clear three decimal points will appear in the display area If the memory is not clear the AVG button will cause the long term average radon concentration to be displayed Clear Memory 1 Press and hold both push button switches on top until the yellow LED turns on then release the push buttons The yellow LED will begin to blink A CAUTION Clear the memory before starting a new measurement If the memory is not cleared the new measurements will be averaged with the old measurements that are still in memory 2 While the yellow LED is blinking press and hold the CLEAR button At first the yellow led turns off then the yellow LED turns on continuously not blinking 3 Release CLEAR button while the yellow LED is on continuously 4 When
38. tachable power cord P N 801008 into the power supply and into a power source that matches the ratings on the power supply e Alternately the printer can be operated from the rechargeable battery Figure 5 Printer Controls Slide the Power switch on the side of the printer to the On I position e The Power light will turn on Figure 5 and blink once every second If the battery is low then the light will blink once every 1 2 second To feed paper toggle the On Line switch to the OFFLINE position red light and then press the Feed button It is only possible to feed paper when the printer is OFFLINE Toggle the On Line switch to the ONLINE position green light e The green ONLINE light will blink if there is data in the buffer memory when you toggle the switch to OFFLINE e The red OFFLINE light indicates the printer is off line e The red OFFLINE light flashes if the paper is not set or has run out e Both the ONLINE and OFFLINE lights flash if there is an error FEED button simultaneously for 30 seconds or more This resets CAUTION Do not press and hold the ONLINE switch and the A the internal switches and prevents use of the printer Loading the Paper ey NOTE Load the paper in an area protected from direct sunlight 1 Unwrap the roll of thermal paper P N 850043 and if necessary cut the leading edge straight across 2 Open the paper cover on the printer and place the roll of thermal paper edge down in
39. tch Settings 18 Transfer Data to a Personal Computer 005 21 Description oonan nue eda 21 Connection esc ceeci cee ivan 21 Windows Software 22 System Requirements 22 Installing the Software 22 Starting the Software 23 Com Port Setup 24 Information Setup 24 Data Transfer 26 Editing and Printing Reports 27 Saving Reports 28 USB to Serial Adapter 29 Introduction 2 4 wxcccka ae phase dd 29 System Requirements 30 USB to Serial Adapter Installation 30 Newer Drivers for USB to Serial Adapter 31 Verifying the USB to Serial Adapter Installation 33 Using the Adapter with the Radon Monitor 34 Troubleshooting the USB to Serial Adapter 35 Removing Drivers 36 Palm PDA Conflicts 36 Pocket PC PDA Conflicts 37 USB Troubleshooting Chart 38 Alternate Power Supplies 39 User Maintenance 40 Troubleshooting 40 Changing the Backup Battery 40 Service and Calibration 41 Preface Conventions Button Name or Entry Bold typeface indicates an action or selection for example e A button name such as press the Avg button OR e Ascreen selection such as click Next to continue Menu Options Bold italicized typeface indicates a menu selection such as select File gt Print
40. terials and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of original purchase from SUN NUCLEAR CORPORATION During the warranty period SUN NUCLEAR CORPORATION will repair or at its option replace an instrument found to have such defect at no charge to the customer THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OF FITNESS WHICH EXTEND BEYOND THE DESCRIPTION ON THE FACE HEREOF THIS EXPRESSED WARRANTY EXCLUDES COVERAGE OF AND DOES NOT PROVIDE RELIEF FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND OR NATURE INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF USE LOSS OF SALES OR INCONVENIENCE THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE PURCHASER IS LIMITED TO REPAIR RECALIBRATION OR REPLACEMENT OF THE INSTRUMENT AT THE OPTION OF SUN NUCLEAR CORPORATION This warranty does not apply if the product as determined by SUN NUCLEAR CORPORATION is defective due to either abuse misuse or modification or ser vice performed by someone other than a SUN NUCLEAR CORPORATION authorized repair and calibration facility Misuse and abuse include but are not limited to subjecting the instrument to environmental conditions outside the specified limits or allowing the instrument to become contaminated by radioac tive materials In order to obtain warranty repair service the instrument must be returned freight prepaid to the facility cited in 3 b below The purchase date vendor invoice or customer p
41. the cover Figure 6 The printing surface is on the Inside of the roll Figure 6 Loading the Paper 3 Turn on the power 4 Push the edge of the paper into the inlet slot at the bottom of the paper holder until the auto loader catches it and feeds about 10 cm of it through the paper cutter NOTE If the paper is set correctly the OFFLINE light stops blinking and stays on to indicate that the printer is still in OFFLINE mode 5 f necessary keep pressing the paper FEED button until the paper feeds straight and smoothly Print Report Connect and power up the printer and radon monitor 2 Press and hold both push button switches on top of the radon monitor until the yellow LED turns on continuously Then release the buttons and the yel low LED begins to blink 3 While the yellow LED is blinking press and hold the PRINT button until the yellow LED turns on solid not blinking 4 Release the PRINT button 5 The printer will begin printing a paper report 6 When the yellow LED blinks once information transfer is complete Typical Printer Report Information to be filled in by testing professional T tamper Indicates movement occurred during this interval The unit may have been moved during the test P power Indicates power interrupt during this interval The unit may have been moved during the test TABULAR DATA Average radon gas concentration during each measurement interval is printe
42. the yellow LED and display LEDs blink followed by a single blink of the yellow LED the memory has been cleared Conduct Test 1 If desired switch on the backup battery A fresh battery will provide about 20 hours of back up operation 2 Switch the top panel key switch to the DISABLE position and remove the key gt NOTE The tamper sensor Is always active except for a 15 second period immediately following the Clear command To avoid a tamper notation on the first reading do not move the monitor once the tamper sensor Is active In earlier models of the 1027 there were TILT and LEVEL indicators that illuminated during this 15 second period The TILT sensor has been replaced with a DISTURBANCE sensor which is more sensitive to movement To test the tamper sensor CLEAR the memory and conduct a test for several hours During the test try lifting or sliding the monitor When you print the results a T should appear in the interval when the disturbance was made 3 Atthe end of the monitoring period insert the key and turn the top panel switch to the ENABLE position Display Result 1 Press AVG to display the average radon concentration in pCi over the total monitoring period 2 Press CUR to display the radon concentration in the current 12 hour period NOTE The AVG and CUR display values continue to update during the entire test even if the test period exceeds the maximum storage of 90 intervals The interval stor
43. to the radon monitor at this time The alternatives are e Use a USB to Serial adapter from a different manufacturer not recom mended Sun Nuclear will only provide technical support for the IOGEAR Model GUC232A adapter e Use another computer with a compatible operating system to connect to the radon monitor e Use acomputer with a serial port to connect to the radon monitor e Output measurement results to the thermal printer instead of to the computer e Upgrade to a Model 1028 or 1029 Radon Monitor USB to Serial Adapter Installation NOTE To perform this procedure you may need to be logged into the computer as a user with administrative privileges The following items are required to perform this procedure e USB to Serial Adapter e CD and manufacturer s instructions that were provided with the USB to Serial Adapter e RS 232 cable that was included with the Model 1027 1 Connect the RS 232 cable from the Model 1027 Data Port to the serial connector on the USB to Serial Adapter Figure 20 29 Figure 20 Connecting the USB to Serial Adapter 2 Plug the USB connector on the other end of the USB to Serial Adapter into one of the USB ports on the computer Figure 20 instructions for the USB Serial Adapter The CD and instructions CAUTION Do not throw away the CD or the manufacturer s A are needed to install the software drivers for the adapter 3 Insert the manufacturer s CD into the CD drive of your
44. uction How to Reduce Radon Levels in Your Home This recently revised booklet is for people who have tested their home for radon and confirmed that they have elevated radon levels 4 picoCuries per liter pCi L or higher This booklet can help you select a qualified contractor to reduce the radon levels in your home determine an appropriate radon reduction method and maintain your radon reduction system EPA 402 K 06 094 December 2006 www epa gov radon pubs consguid html vi Introduction Description The Model 1027 Professional Continuous Radon Monitor is a patented electronic device that uses a diffused junction photodiode sensor to measure the concentration of radon gas Figure 1 Continuous Radon Monitor The unit is operated from standard line power and includes a 9 volt battery which provides backup power A numerical display shows the average radon gas concentration The Model 1027 Radon Monitor has been evaluated and accepted by e National Radon Safety Board NRSB Device code 31807 Group Code CR e National Environmental Health Association National Radon Proficiency Program NEHA NRPP Device Code 223 Group Code 4 Application In a typical test the user locates the Radon Monitor in the home to be monitored connects power and leaves it unattended for a period of two or more days Ambient room air diffuses into the monitor s detection chamber Radon decay by products emit alpha particles which a
45. urchase order should be included along with a statement of the problem Instruments will be returned transportation prepaid to points within the United States Because the original manufacturer s warranty applies the following items are specifically excluded from this warranty photomultiplier Geiger Mueller and proportional tubes batteries ancillary devices including but not limited to print ers computers display devices etc and other components as may be specified in this manual 2 Calibration a b This instrument is warranted to be within its specified accuracy at the time of shipment If a question arises and SUN NUCLEAR CORPORATION determines that the initial calibration is in error the instrument will be re calibrated by SUN NUCLEAR CORPORATION at no charge SUN NUCLEAR CORPORATION is not responsible for calibrations performed by independent laboratories nor any cali bration fees incurred prior to or subsequent to SUN NUCLEAR CORPORATION warranty service The return policy is as stated in 1 c above 3 Non warranty Service a Repairs and or replacements not covered by this warranty may be performed by SUN NUCLEAR CORPORATION or a factory authorized service location Esti mates of repair charges may be requested however a charge for estimate preparation may apply if the repair is later not authorized by the customer The cost of transportation into and out of the service location will be the respon sibi
46. utomatically when printing is completed If you are not using the printer turn off the power switch and unplug the AC adapter Printer Switch Settings The thermal printer P N 1028050 has internal DIP switches that are set at the factory For proper operation these switches must be set as shown Figure 9 Check and set the switches as follows 1 Slide the power switch to the off position 0 2 Slide the power switch to the on position l while pressing and holding the ONLINE button 3 Release the ONLINE button after a list of the current DIP switch settings Figure 9 begins to print When the list of settings is complete the following prompt appears at the bottom of the printout Continue Push On line SW Write Push Paper feed SW 4 To leave the switch settings the same push the FEED button 5 To change any switch settings push the ON LINE button The prompt Dip SW 7 appears on the printout below the current settings NOTE All eight SW 1 switches must be set to on or off before exiting Do not exit in the middle DIP SW Setting mode Input Serial Printing Speed High Auto Loading On Auto LF On Setting Command Enable Printing Density 100 User Font Back up ON Character Select Normal Zero Normal International Character Set 8 OFF USA Dip SW 3 1 ON Data Length 8 bits Continue Push On line SW Write Push Paper feed SW

1027 Radon Monitor User`s Guide

Contents

Download Pdf Manuals

Related Search

Related Contents